Date: August 30, 2023
Hey Cricket Fans, what just happened at Multan Cricket Stadium might change the game forever. Are you ready for the age of Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed?
The Stage Is Set: A Dramatic Start
Pakistan chose to bat first. A brave call? Maybe. Because when the wickets of Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq tumbled early, everyone started wondering:
Did Pakistan make a mistake?
Enter the Maestro: Babar Azam
Just when things looked shaky, in walked Babar Azam, the captain with ice in his veins. And what happened next was pure magic!
- 151 runs off 131 balls
- 14 boundaries
- Four sixes
His strike rate? A jaw-dropping 115.27!
Is this the start of the ‘Azam Era?’
The Surprise Act: Iftikhar Ahmed
Hold on, the drama’s not over! Iftikhar Ahmed stepped in, and he was on fire!
- 109 runs, not out!
- 11 boundaries
- Four sixes
Strike rate? A head-turning 153.52!
Who saw that coming?
Records Tumble: What a Show!
Together, they put up an amazing 342 for 6 in 50 overs. That’s a mountain of runs for Nepal to climb!
- Azam’s Masterclass
- Ahmed’s Fireworks
These two created a storm, and it’s not just a game; it’s history in the making.
So, What’s Next? The Plot Thickens.
The batters did their part, but let’s be honest, this day was all about Azam and Ahmed. They left us wondering:
What will these cricket superstars do next?
As the series unfolds, the suspense is building. The cricketing world can’t take their eyes off it. Can you?
Stay tuned for all the thrilling updates on this game-changing saga!
Pakistan Innings: 342-6 (50 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 14 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 35.71 |
| Babar Azam (c) | 151 | 131 | 14 | 4 | 115.27 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 44 | 50 | 6 | 0 | 88.00 |
| Agha Salman | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35.71 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 109 | 71 | 11 | 4 | 153.52 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 342 | 50 Ov | – | – | – |
Yet to Bat
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
Fall of Wickets
- 21-1 (Fakhar Zaman, 5.3)
- 25-2 (Imam-ul-Haq, 6.1)
- 111-3 (Mohammad Rizwan, 23.4)
- 124-4 (Agha Salman, 27.5)
- 338-5 (Babar Azam, 49.4)
- 342-6 (Shadab Khan, 49.6)
Bowling Statistics
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wides | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompal Kami | 10 | 1 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Karan KC | 9 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Gulsan Jha | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8.80 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 10 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.80 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 10 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.90 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 6 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
Powerplays
- Overs 0.1-10: 44 Runs
